'I Don't Dislike AI,' Teases 'Hunt for Gollum' at Cannes

Key Points:

• Peter Jackson expressed that he does not dislike the use of AI in film, viewing it as just another special effect, but emphasized the importance of protecting actors' rights regarding the use of their likenesses without permission.
• He criticized the current AI debate in Hollywood for negatively impacting recognition of motion-capture performances, highlighting that Andy Serkis’ portrayal of Gollum, a fully human-generated performance, is unfairly overlooked for awards.
• Jackson revealed that Andy Serkis will direct and star in the upcoming film "The Hunt for Gollum," praising Serkis' deep understanding of the character’s psychological and addictive traits as the reason for his involvement.
• At the Cannes Film Festival, Jackson received an Honorary Palme d’Or, presented by Elijah Wood, who acknowledged Jackson’s groundbreaking impact on filmmaking culture with the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.
• Reflecting on the trilogy’s production, Jackson recalled the initial skepticism and media doubts but noted that positive reception at Cannes in 2001 helped change perceptions and contributed to the films' eventual success.